Police arrested 24 people in a three-day operation targeting crime on the Newcastle-Sydney rail line, seizing weapons and drugs.

Police charged 24 people during a three-day Operation Halo targeting the Newcastle-Sydney rail line from February 5 to 7, 2026, focusing on crime, anti-social behavior, and wanted individuals. Officers from Metropolitan Sydney and the Northern Region conducted 961 knife scans across Newcastle, Gosford, and Sydney, seizing two knives, detecting 17 drugs, and checking seven firearm prohibition orders. A 35-year-old man was arrested on a knife-related warrant in Newcastle and denied bail. A 23-year-old was issued a court notice for a foldable box cutter. Additional charges included drug possession and weapon use, with suspects facing court dates in coming weeks. The operation aims to improve public transport safety.